Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Pinion Rear Bearing Cup Installation
2. Install the pinion rear bearing cup with Installer D-146 and Driver Handle C-4171. Ensure cup is correctly seated.
3. Apply MOPAR Door Ease, or equivalent, stick lubricant to outside surface of bearing cup.
Pinion Front Bearing Cup Installation
4. Install the pinion front bearing cup with Installer D-130 and Handle C-4171.
5. Install pinion front bearing, and oil slinger, if equipped.
Pinion Seal Installation
6. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal. Install seal with Installer C-3972-A and Handle C-4171.
NOTE: Pinion depth shims are placed between the rear pinion bearing cone and pinion gear to achieve proper ring and pinion gear mesh. If the
factory installed ring and pinion gears are reused, the pinion depth shim should not require replacement. If required, refer to Pinion Gear Depth to
select the proper thickness shim before installing rear pinion bearing.